Roland MIDI output into music software

[Matt Butcher]

Another lazy question but I couldn't make head or tail of the manual in this area.

Now I think you should be able to play the Roland MIDI output into a computer and the computer's music software should be able to turn it into a score (if it can understand MIDI which ours does).

Can this be done? (If I just need to try a bit harder and read a certain section of the manual, do feel free to direct me that way...) Thanks, Matt.

 

[JIM D.]

There are some kits that will allow you to mate midi signals to your computer. Amazon UK has some attachments just go to the site a type in usb to midi . JIM D.

 

[Matt Butcher]

Thank you, I never thought of looking.

 

[Glenn]

Most USB audio interfaces have midi input. There are loads on the market starting at pretty reasonable prices and you have added advantage if a half decent audio interface as well.

 

[Soulsaver]

Idle question maybe from me too - but not stated in the manual AFAICS- the ones I see on amazon et al are to 2 x 5 pin plugs - Roland looks like a nine pin combined in and out socket. What plug am I looking for usb to what? 9 pin DIN?

 

[jarvo]

Maplins......look at the Maplins web site .....and I don't mean "Hi-de-Hi" Maplins either :roll:

 

[Glenn]

I don't have a Roland but i assume there is a special lead that goes from the 9 pin to two 5 pin DIN ( 2x4 plus one common earth).

 

[Soulsaver]

Maplins......look at the Maplins web site .....and I dont mean Hi-de-Hi Maplins either :roll:

Neither helped - I need to know what its called to search. Prob ask Roland or Yahoo groups and have to sign up for loads of junk mail...

 

[fjsys]

Honestly I have never thought about it. The last time I plugged my JV-1080 into my roland fr 3x I used the same cable that I used to plug in my Elkavox. It was just the standard round midi connector cable.
Ben

 

[Glenn]

Search for "audio interface PC".
Something like an Alesus IO2 or something from Edirol.
These devices are well under £100 and have excellent audio inputs and usually some pretty nifty recording software.

 

[Soulsaver]

It's the pic in the manual - its not the same as reality on the box itself. Its actually a 5 pin din -so should be no trouble. Should have checked earlier, sorry.

 

[jarvo]

http://www.gear4music.com/Recording...964519_plid__kword_usb midi interface_match_b_



Is a long link but should be what you are looking for.....a hub that interfaces between ackordeen and PC........midi in....and usb out............any use .....its only 20 sovs as well guv.......

 

[Glenn]

Can't get much cheaper than that Jarvo. Well spotted.
This must do the job without doubt for someone only needing a MIDI interface.
Cheap as chips in my opinion.

 

[Matt Butcher]

Brilliant, looks like what I need, thank you.

 

[Soulsaver]

When you get to READ the linked item it 'isn't available to purchase' on that site, now.

 

[jarvo]

When you get to READ the linked item it isnt available to purchase on that site, now.

You have to watch these guys :hb ....but look down the list below there may well be something else there !